Hawaii SB2925 aims to protect and promote coconut trees by allowing seed banking, requiring pesticide transparency, and incentivizing natural pest.

Hawaii SB2925 establishes coconut seed banks, mandates transparency on pesticide use, and incentivizes natural pest management practices. It recognizes coconut trees as a cultural treasure and a source of food and water. The bill also introduces a tax credit for natural pest management, ensuring coconuts remain safe for human consumption. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity will establish rules for these provisions, effective July 1, 2026.

Hawaii SB2925 aims to protect and promote coconut trees by allowing seed banking, requiring pesticide transparency, and incentivizing natural pest.

Hawaii SB2925 establishes coconut seed banks, mandates transparency on pesticide use, and incentivizes natural pest management practices. It recognizes coconut trees as a cultural treasure and a source of food and water. The bill also introduces a tax credit for natural pest management, ensuring coconuts remain safe for human consumption. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity will establish rules for these provisions, effective July 1, 2026.